The Peace of God in Stressful Times

Scripture Reading — Psalm 4

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.—Psalm 4:8
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Several years ago I spent a week with my sister, who was dying of cancer. After a night of tossing and turning, she asked for a Bible verse that might give her peace of mind. Someone read Psalm 4:8 to her: “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.” That text gave her the peace she needed, and it became the text for her funeral message.

All of us need to experience the safety of the Lord—not only when we face death, but also in the daily challenges of life.

David, who wrote those words, knew all about the dangers facing us each day. He experienced much distress in his own life, and he knew there was no safety in life or in death without the Lord.

Perhaps you are experiencing some of the distress of Psalm 4. Perhaps you find yourself lying awake at night because of things that are happening in your life.